You may have recently been in a car wreck and are wondering "what happens if I am hit by a drunk driver in Virginia." Well, like most car accident cases, the person who caused the damage will be responsible for the property damage, the medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

In Virginia, if the person has a high enough blood alcohol level, that person is liable for punitive damages. If you’ve been hit by a drunk driver, even if your compensatory injuries and your medical bills are relatively small, you might be entitled to punitive damages.